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Ali on the Run Show

Ali Feller

Every week on the Ali on the Run Show, I talk with inspiring people who lead interesting lives on the run and beyond. And while running is what brings us all together, on these episodes, we're digging a little deeper. These conversations are about the decisions people have made to get where they are today, and how getting sweaty has factored in. Whether you're on the run toward something great or away from something that's holding you back, join me on this never-ending adventure, and let's all pick up the pace together.

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S1 · E915
Today · 1 hr 22 min
915. Jess McClain's 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Recap
"It's a cool feeling, to feel like you belong somewhere. And I finally feel that way." At last weekend's TCS New York City Marathon, Jess McClain stormed to a second-place finish, overtaking defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final steps of the race. (A tangent-running queen!) In this conversation, the beloved Brooks-sponsored pro breaks down every part of race weekend, from the omakase, the press conference, and the elite athlete tech meeting, to how she nabbed her first podium finish at a World Marathon Major. Plus, takeaways from the banner day in NYC, the moments she'll remember most, and what it means to "Just be Jess." SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. Shokz! My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) IN THIS EPISODE: Jess's snapshot moment from the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, and what's making her happy right now (2:10) What Jess is consuming and is into right now (6:00) What life has looked like since finishing the marathon (9:40) Jess's key takeaways from running the New York City Marathon in 2024 (12:15) On flat vs. hilly courses (18:35) Reflections on NYCM training (20:00) On keeping it fun — and working in addition to running (27:15) How Jess spent the days in New York leading up to the marathon (34:00) What it's like at the elite athlete press conference and technical meeting (42:00) How Jess was feeling on race morning, what the bus ride out to Staten Island was like, and an emotional interaction with Tracy Morgan at the start (52:20) "Just Be Jess" (59:50) Jess breaks down her New York City Marathon run, borough by borough (1:01:45) What happened after Jess finished second at the marathon (1:11:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E914
Thursday · 1 hr 22 min
914. LIVE in New York City with Jordan Litz
"This is way more stressful than Wicked!" We returned to Jazz at Lincoln Center for another sold-out live show celebrating New York City Marathon weekend, this time with special guest and Wicked star Jordan Litz! Biggest thanks to New Balance for supporting this show and making it all possible, and thank you so much to everyone in the audience for being the very best. Being serenaded by Fiyero as the sun set over Columbus Circle two days before the marathon? A Friday evening in NYC very well spent! SPONSOR: New Balance: Click here to check out this year's official New York City Marathon collection! Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E913
October 27 · 2 hr 2 min
913. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
"The energy I give the first athletes when they cross is the same as I give the final finishers." —TCS New York City Marathon Race Director Ted Metellus Every year on the first Sunday of November, athletes take over the five boroughs for one reason: the TCS New York City Marathon. This episode is your unofficial guide to the iconic 26.2-mile race, which this year is expected to see a record-breaking 60,000 runners on the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course. Two jam-packed hours of New York City Marathon-related information. Let's have some fun! (See you at the finish!) SPONSORS: New Balance: Click here to check out this year's official New York City Marathon collection! Vuori: Click here to get 20% off your first Vuori purchase. (Get the Villa Widelegs!) Lagoon: Click here and use code ALI at checkout to get 15% off your next Lagoon purchase. (I'm an Otter!) In this episode: New York City Marathon race director Ted Metellus talks about why he's excited for this year's TCS New York City Marathon (6:40) The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon by the numbers (50:40) Pre-race: how to get in, how to handle feeling overwhelmed by logistics, and how to watch this year's race (57:40) What you need to know about getting to the start line in Staten Island, and what to do once you're there (1:05:20) Who to watch in the professional athlete and celebrity fields (1:28:45) All about the New York City Marathon course (1:41:15) Welcome to the New York City Marathon finish line — and what happens once you cross it (1:56:35) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E912
October 22 · 1 hr 36 min
912. Siobhan Donovan, Marathoner with Stage IV Breast Cancer
"It's less scary if you face it. If you avoid it, it grows. It becomes scarier. Sometimes it's better to just face things head on." In April 2022, Siobhan Donovan was 33 years old. She was 36 weeks pregnant with her third child when she thought she had a clogged milk duct. It turned out to be stage IV breast cancer that had already spread to her bones. The doctors induced labor, and when Siobhan's son was four days old, she went to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to begin aggressive treatment, starting with 27 grueling rounds of weekly chemotherapy — with a newborn in tow. Siobhan's treatment worked: By 2024, she had achieved No Evidence of Active Disease status, and was training for the Boston Marathon (raising $20,000 for DFCI in the process). But just before the race, she found out her cancer was back. She crossed the finish line, and began another year and a half of chemotherapy. Today, 4.5 years after her initial diagnosis, Siobhan is NED again, and in training mode again: Next weekend, she'll run the TCS New York City Marathon. In this conversation, Siobhan vulnerably revisits the hardest days of her life, talks about where she's at now, and shares her hopes, dreams, and fears for the future. SPONSORS: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! In this episode: What's making Siobhan happy today (3:10) Why Siobhan is running this year's New York City Marathon (5:20) What Siobhan's into right now (10:45) What Siobhan was like growing up, how running came into her life, and how — and why — she became a marathoner (15:40) Is cancer like a marathon? (33:15) Reflections on Breast Cancer Awareness Month (38:00) On receiving a stage IV breast cancer diagnosis at 36 weeks pregnant (42:45) "Dying was the biggest fear" (52:20) On being a fighter, a warrior, and a survivor (1:01:10) Siobhan's advice to caregivers (1:21:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E911
October 15 · 1 hr 39 min
911. My 2026 Chicago Marathon Weekend Recap
"It was nice to be in Chicago and not feel like my life was imploding." I'm just about recovered from the 2026 Chicago Marathon weekend, where I was in town as a part of the finish line announcing team and co-host of the Champions Reception. That means it's time to recap it all in exhaustive detail. In this solo episode, I'm covering everything I did, everywhere I went, and everyone I saw, from the parties and events to the 5K, the boat ride, and, of course, race day. SPONSORS: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: What life looked like heading into Chicago Marathon weekend this year, and my history with Chicago (1:15) Friday: the flight, the Off the Rails live show, and the way-too-late night (15:10) Saturday: the Abbott Chicago 5K, the breakfast date, the finish line rehearsal, the sushi walk to the Bean, and the best boat ride ever (31:10) Sunday: the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (1:05:15) Monday: the final run, and the trip home (1:34:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E910
October 13 · 1 hr 33 min
910. Emma Grace Hurley's 2026 Chicago Marathon Recap
"I took a selfie with Deena and Joanie yesterday! That's the coolest moment of my life. I literally think that was the best two seconds I've ever lived. It's never gonna get better than this." She's a marathoner — and she's the fastest first-time marathoner in American history! This weekend, Emma Grace Hurley made her much-anticipated 26.2-mile debut at the Chicago Marathon, and she knocked it out of the park. Emma Grace ran 2:20:47, the fastest marathon debut for an American woman, and finished seventh overall. In this conversation, recorded the day after the race, she breaks it all down, from the training and the race plan, to how she felt during both the best and toughest miles of the marathon. SPONSOR: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E909
October 6 · 1 hr 50 min
909. Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Chicago Marathon
"Remember the entire journey, because it's very special." Welcome to Chicago Marathon week! The 48th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place this Sunday, October 11, and this episode is jam-packed with information you'll want to hear before you head to the start line. (And yes, you really should plan to get there two hours early.) The elite fields are, as always, stacked, and those athletes will be followed by 55,000 of you en route to 26.2-mile glory. Get ready. Get psyched. And get that Goose Island at the finish! SPONSORS: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! In this episode: Chicago Marathon executive race director Carey Pinkowski talks about what to expect at this year's race (3:45) The 2026 Chicago Marathon by the numbers (43:15) All things pre-race: How to get in for next year's Chicago Marathon, how Chicago is committed to sustainability, and whether or not you can still change your starting corral assignment (49:15) Who to watch in this year's professional fields (1:00:55) What to know about getting to the start and navigating the athlete village (1:06:15) Chris "Coach Worm" Wehrman and Robyn LaLonde talk Chicago Marathon course strategy (1:15:10) All about the finish line experience (1:44:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E908
October 1 · 1 hr 19 min
908. Karla Bruning, New York City Marathon Finish Line Announcer
"I don't want to just read names and countries the whole time. That gets boring. I like to talk to runners, too. 'If this is your first New York City Marathon, throw your hands in the air!' And then half the hands go up, and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, this is so amazing!' I don't know why after all this time I'm still surprised they're listening to me!" Even if you don't know her name or her face, you probably know her voice. Karla Bruning is one of the longtime announcers and emcees for the New York Road Runners, and has been hyping up runners at the New York City Marathon since 2010, when she not only ran the race for the first time, but also sang the National Anthem at the start! In this conversation, Karla talks about how she has become one of the voices of the TCS New York City Marathon, and what the road to life on the mic has looked like. In addition to being a marathoner, a triathlete, a mom, a wife, a journalist, and a race announcer and event emcee, Karla and her husband also own Dovetail and Co., a hotel group with seven properties in locations including Bermuda, Waikiki, the Catskills, and Newport, RI. Life is good for Karla, who is booked, booking, and busy! FOLLOW KARLA @runkarlarun SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Karla happy today, and what she's into right now (4:05) How Karla's spends her days off the run (8:00) Karla's road to becoming a race announcer at the New York City Marathon (14:15) What it was like singing the National Anthem at the New York City Marathon start line in 2010, and how Karla started working races after that (19:30) All about being a start line announcer, and what runners don't see (24:20) The view from the New York City Marathon finish line, and what it takes to be a finish line announcer (27:50) On learning how to pronounce all those names (37:45) Karla's most memorable finish line moments (41:30) Karla's jam-packed marathon week schedule (45:30) The parts of the job that Karla says are the most stressful (53:40) Karla's take on the changing landscape at finish lines (1:02:50) On Karla's relationship with running right now (1:05:35) Karla's advice for this year's New York City Marathoners (1:09:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E907
September 29 · 1 hr 27 min
907. Alana Levy, 2:34 Marathoner
"I think one of my biggest problems is I finish every race and think, 'I think I can go faster!'" If you follow the sport, you probably recognize Alana Levy. The New York City-based runner and member of Brooklyn Track Club is seemingly everywhere these days. From local staple races like the New York Mini 10K and the Fifth Avenue Mile (where Alana just won the open division in a personal best 4:38) to major marathons, like the 2025 Chicago Marathon where Alana earned her Olympic Trials Qualifier, running 2:36:53, to this year's Boston Marathon, where she improved her personal best by more than two minutes, racing in the pro field and finishing in 2:34:50. She's logging 100-mile weeks, winning races, and qualifying for the Olympic Trials Marathon — while working full-time as the director of product management at Pearl Health. In this conversation, Alana talks about her relationship with running and how it has evolved over the years, and about what it's like being a part of the ever-evolving New York City running community. FOLLOW ALANA @yo_lans SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Alana happy today, and what she's into right now (3:20) All about Alana's job as Director of Product Management at Pearl Health (14:55) What Alana's relationship with running is like right now (16:55) Alana reflects on "Young Lans," her childhood in Chappaqua, NY, and her experience running in college (18:40) On graduating from college and trying to figure out what to do next (29:00) How Alana has found her place in the New York City running community (35:30) How Alana became a 2:34 marathoner (41:25) Alana's OTQ journey (44:50) What it was like racing the 2026 Boston Marathon in the pro field (56:40) What Alana's relationship with running looks like right now (1:04:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E906
September 24 · 1 hr 20 min
906. Marathon Talk, Best Running Friends Edition
"Don't let anyone or anything make you feel like less of a runner." There's a chill in the air. It's officially fall. And that means it's officially fall marathon season. Whether you're gearing up for your first or your 50th, it's likely that your weekends right now are consumed by long runs, your shopping cart is filled with gels and Body Glide, and you're eagerly awaiting the day your race city's weather is available in the 10-day forecast. (You can keep checking, but trust that it'll keep changing.) In the spirit of the marathon, this is a crowd-sourced episode sharing the best advice, the biggest regrets, and the race day must-dos from the greatest community around: the Best Running Friends (that's you!). Plus, the pet peeves that really set you off on race day, your favorite things to listen to on the big day, and what you wish you would've known before your first 26.2. (You've got this!) SPONSORS: Shokz" My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) Vuori: Click here to get 20% off your first Vuori purchase. (Get the Halo Essential Wide Leg pants!) IN THIS EPISODE: Your best running tip or piece of advice (4:25) Wish you wish you would've known before your first marathon (20:00) Your favorite way to celebrate a race well run (34:50) Your race-day superstitions, traditions, must-dos (44:25) What are you listening to on race day? (55:00) The vent session: your biggest race day annoyances and pet peeves (1:02:40) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E905
September 22 · 1 hr 9 min
905. Arielle Chernin, Brookline Food Pantry Operations Manager & 3:02 Marathoner
"It's running friendship in true form. We would not otherwise be friends. We're different ages, our kids are different ages, we live completely different lifestyles. She's as organized and type A as it gets, and I could not be further from that. And it works. Running brings people together, and it's so special to have that connection. We make fun of how different we are in the rest of our lives, but in running, we jive." On the day we recorded this episode, Arielle Chernin dropped her three daughters off at school. She has three girls ages five and under, with three different drop-off and pick-up locations. Then, she completed her 20-mile training run for the upcoming Chicago Marathon before putting in a day's work at the Brookline Food Pantry, where she is the organization's operations manager. The Newton, MA-based 3:02 marathoner is booked and busy, but she's having so much fun along the way. In this conversation, Arielle talks about finding her mom strength, and how that's changed her life on the run and beyond. She talks about running a personal best (3:02) at the Boston Marathon earlier this year, when she was six months postpartum, and about the big goals she's ready to share for next month's 26.2 in Chicago. Plus, all about her career path, her wild first birth story ("baby born on bathroom floor!"), and how she approaches training and racing. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! IN THIS EPISODE: All about Arielle's friendship with fellow runner Emily Oster (2:55) What's making Arielle happy today, and what she's into right now (7:40) How Arielle's relationship with running has evolved over the years (10:25) Arielle's earliest Boston Marathon memories (16:15) What motivates Arielle on the run (19:20) Arielle's wild first birth story (29:30) How Arielle's Chicago Marathon training is going (36:00) All about Arielle's job as the operations manager at the Brookline Food Pantry (44:15) Arielle talks about why she loves running whimsy (48:00) How Arielle ran a marathon PR six months after having her third daughter (51:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E904
September 17 · 1 hr 13 min
904. Cody Rigsby, Peloton Instructor
"But I'm really grateful. I had so much time to make mistakes, look stupid, look cringe, not know what I'm doing — so that when the opportunity arose, I was ready to go. I knew who I was, and I was ready to hit it." Cody Rigsby is undoubtedly one of the most popular — and most loved — fitness instructors on the planet. With a big personality, endless sass, and pop-heavy playlists, it's not surprising that Cody's Peloton classes are taken by millions. (From Pink to Prime Ministers, you're likely to see some buzzy names on the leaderboard during any given Cody class.) Since rising to superstardom, Cody has published a book, competed on Dancing With the Stars (he and pro partner Cheryl Burke finished third in 2021), and become a celebrity in his own right. In this conversation, Cody talks about his love/hate relationship with running, about his perspective on relationships in 2026, and about how he got the job at Peloton. SPONSOR: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Cody happy today? (3:55) What Cody's consuming right now (5:35) Getting to know Cody via Google Search (12:45) When running came into Cody's life, and what his childhood was like (18:30) Cody's plans for turning 40 (June 8, 2027!) (26:00) How Cody got the job at Peloton (30:20) How Cody has found his voice on the platform (38:00) Cody's reflections on his experience emceeing at lululemon's SeaWheeze 2026 (45:20) When Cody realized that Peloton — and he — were making a massive impact (49:45) Cody looks back on his experience on Dancing With the Stars (52:00) The role running plays in Cody's life right now (55:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E903
September 3 · 1 hr 36 min
903. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon (?), Episode 4
"Sometimes you've gotta just get a little messy." Caroline Moss has long had a dream: to run the New York City Marathon. As a New Yorker, it's her favorite day of the year. The catch: Caroline has never been a runner — until recently. In this series, we've been following author, creator, theater producer, Saved by the Bell super-fan, proud millennial, and professional shopper Caroline Moss as she embarks on a quest to start running and run the race of her dreams. Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 1 Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 2 Caroline Moss Wants to Run a Marathon, Episode 3 In Episode 4, Caroline updates us on whether or not she still does, in fact, want to run a marathon. Plus, the usual pop culture chatter, talk of root canals and colonoscopies, and Caroline's read on the running community after attending a live show during NYC Marathon weekend last year. FOLLOW CAROLINE @geethanksjustboughtitpod SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Caroline happy today (4:30) What Caroline's into right now (12:50) How Caroline's life has — and hasn't — changed in a year, and what life has been like with a puppy (20:30) An update on Caroline on the Run (30:00) Caroline's experience at the New York City Marathon Final Finishers celebration (34:15) Caroline shares her perspective on the running community (54:35) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E902
August 27 · 1 hr 19 min
902. Tara Rincón, News 12 Long Island Senior Content Producer
"It's such a rewarding job because you're working on things that affect your actual community. Some of the big stories are down the road from my house." When Tara Rincón was in college, she needed an internship to graduate. She was a communications major, so she decided to apply for an internship at her local news station, News 12 Long Island. Now, more than two decades later, Tara is still very happily at News 12, where she is a senior content producer. In this conversation, Tara — one of my best buds from Quinnipiac University, and a fellow journalism major / Spanish minor — talks about what her job entails, about what has kept her at News 12 for her entire adult life thus far, and about what a day in the life looks life. Tara wakes up every day at 1 AM, is at the station by 2 AM, and works until 11 AM. Then, she heads home, gets a run in, and is ready to transition to mom mode by the time her 6- and 9-year-old kids get home from school. SPONSOR: Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Tara happy today, and what she's into right now (2:55) What Tara was like in college (8:15) Tara's road to working in broadcast news (11:30) A day in the life of Tara (18:25) What it's like being on the receiving end of viewers' phone calls (24:55) The importance of local news in 2026 (28:10) The biggest stories Tara remembers working on (33:40) What Tara does after the show wraps for the day (40:00) How Tara became a runner! (44:40) How Tara met her now-husband, thanks to being a New York sports fan (56:45) What's next for Tara on the run? (1:00:20) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E901
August 20 · 1 hr 5 min
901. No Stupid Questions: The TMI Episode, with Ashley Desanno
"Don't let bodily things make you not show up." Welcome to the fourth episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer kicked off the series answering questions about professional running (and so much more); Jinger Gottschall, New Balance Director of Sports Research, answered questions about shoes and sports bras; and professional runner and coach Kim Conley offered loads of advice about how to be a better, stronger, faster, happier runner. Today, we're talking TMI, with the always honest, always unfiltered Ashley Desanno, content creator and cofounder of the Creepy Book Club. Ashley is a mom to two teenage boys. She lives in Oregon, and she's been running for more than two decades. In this episode, we're here to assure you that with runners, there's no such thing as too much information. But if you have questions about bathroom emergencies on the run, chafing, underwear, and more — and we know you do — this episode aims to talk about it. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the just-released SC Rebel. You're going to love it! IN THIS EPISODE: How to deal with GI stuff on the run (10:00) Underwear, going commando, and more (32:25) Skin, sweat, and chafing (41:00) …and more (54:00) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E900
August 18 · 1 hr 27 min
900. My 2026 SeaWheeze Recap
"The days leading up to this race were rough, and the days after have been bright and full of sunshine." For the first time since 2019, lululemon's SeaWheeze half marathon and festival were so back! I had the honor and privilege of hosting a live show during the PreWheeze pre-race festivities with lululemon pro runner Phily Bowden, and was one of the start and finish line emcees on race day alongside Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby. The best part: I got to bring my daughter, Annie, along for all the fun. This is my recap from a few days in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Also: Welcome to EPISODE 900!) SPONSOR: Shokz! My favorite headphones! Use code ALI for $10 off your next Shokz purchase. (I love the Open Run Pro 2.) IN THIS EPISODE: My history with lululemon, how I got the job at SeaWheeze, and my great post-surgery crashout (1:45) Thursday: the 2:15 AM alarm, traveling to Vancouver, and an afternoon exploring (16:00) Friday: a run along the Seawall, a live show with Phily Bowden, and a silly dinner at Sequel (27:30) Saturday: SeaWheeze Half Marathon day! (42:00) Sunday: the long way home (1:01:30) Answering listener questions about SeaWheeze (1:03:25) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
S1 · E899
August 12 · 48 min
899. LIVE at lululemon SeaWheeze 2026 with Phily Bowden
"Chaos can be a part of the journey." For the first time since 2019, lululemon's wildly popular SeaWheeze half marathon and festival returned to Vancouver, British Columbia — and I was there! I hosted a live show the day before the race with lululemon professional athlete and fan favorite Phily Bowden, who went on to win the race the next day. We talked about big dreams and goals, dealing with disappointment, and managing the very real post-race blues. Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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August 6 · 1 hr 34 min
898. Kara Goucher's 2026 City Tri Half Marathon Recap
"That's part of the loss. It isn't how it was. But that doesn't mean it's not worth doing." This past weekend, Kara Goucher ran her first half marathon in seven years, and her first since being diagnosed with runner's dystonia in 2022. The former pro, author of The Longest Race, cohost of Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara, broadcaster, analyst, wife, and mom has had a long road to getting back on the run. From being told she'd never run again to breaking the tape at the City Tri Half Marathon alongside longtime friend Carrie Birth-Davis ("CB"), this is Kara's poignant race recap. She shares what it took to get to the start line, how she handled herself when things got tough with five miles to go (and really tough with three to go), and why this race was about so much more than 13.1 miles. SPONSOR: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. IN THIS EPISODE: How Kara is feeling after 13.1 miles (5:00) All about Kara's friend, affectionately known as CB! (8:30) Why Kara ended up running this race, and how it all came together — and the mid-race encounter with a car (19:25) What Kara's training was like leading up to this race, and what the emotional side of dystonia is like (29:30) Why Kara kept this race mostly under the radar (40:30) What Kara's relationship with the half marathon is like now (43:35) What was the goal for the day? (47:15) What it's like racing with the whole family (49:40) On being anonymous at the start line (52:45) The familiar pre-race nerves Kara felt on race day (59:00) Was it fun? (1:03:20) What helped when it got hard? (1:09:45) That finish line moment, and why this course was so meaningful for Kara and her family (1:11:10) How much was Sunday about running, and how much was it about so much more? (1:16:15) All about Stride & Story, Kara's writing and running retreat with co-author Mary Pilon (1:31:40) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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July 30 · 1 hr 43 min
897. Jay Holder, USATF Chief Content & Communications Officer
"I'm starstruck every time I'm at a track meet and I get to be side by side with some of these incredible athletes. That has not worn off and I don't think it ever will. And I hope it never does." It's been a few years since Jay Holder has been on the Ali on the Run Show, and today he returns as USA Track & Field's Chief Content & Communications Officer. Jay talks about how he got the job a year ago, what the first year in the role has been like, and what impact he hopes to have on the organization, the sport, the athletes, and beyond. He reflects on his time going from New York City newsrooms to the Atlanta Track Club to being Executive Director of Running USA, and shares his advice for people looking to break into the running industry. Plus, his recap from this year's U.S. National Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York City, including what it took to get New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the meet, and what it was like once he was on site. Jay lives in Severna Park, MD, with his wife, Lauren, and their two children. SPONSORS: Lagoon. My favorite pillows and pillowcases! Click here to get the limited edition Ali on the Run x Lagoon Cool Flex Performance Pillowcase (!!!), and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off. Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. Oofos: The best in the recovery footwear game. Click here to check out Oofos's new CLUB+ line! Your feet are going to be so happy! IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Jay happy today, and how he found his local running group (3:20) Jay shares his take on running streaks — including one of his own — and what's next on his race calendar (8:20) The books, music, movies, and TV shows Jay is into right now (12:40) Jay's lows from 2026 USAs (19:40) What was the main feedback or critique from this year's USAs? (23:30) Jay's highlights from USAs, and how they got NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the meet (28:00) On racing the New York Road Runners Team Championships 5-miler in Central Park during the meet weekend (41:00) Who are the biggest stars in our sport right now? (45:35) How Jay got the job as USATF CCCO (50:30) What impact does Jay want to have on the sport? (56:30) What does a Chief Content & Communications Officer do? (1:04:30) On being starstruck at work (1:07:00) What will LA 2028 look like for Jay? (1:13:00) Jay's advice for people who want to work in the running industry (1:19:50) On Jay's recent health diagnoses, and how he has processed them (1:23:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
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July 23 · 1 hr 43 min
896. Ask Ali!
"I am pro people and I am pro human rights." It's surgery week! I had a prophylactic laparoscopic bilateral salpingo oophorectomy on Monday (I had my ovaries and fallopian tubes removed), and I'm trying very hard this week to rest and recover. Before going into surgery, though, I answered some listener questions here. This might be the longest, least cohesive Ask Ali ever. Sorry! A lot going on at the moment. Love ya! SPONSORS: Superhero Muffins: Click here and use code SUPERALI15 to get 15% off the Superhero Muffin mix of your choice! New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the beautiful, just-released, hot pink Ellipse Breathe sneakers. What a dream! IN THIS EPISODE: Work & career questions (2:10) Motherhood & parenting questions (22:55) Cancer questions (41:25) Running questions (1:00:35) Personal questions (1:18:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

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